Where does “Kȳrie eleison” come from?
Kȳrie eleison (Ecclesiastical Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Κῡ́ριε ἐλέησον — O Lord, have mercy! upon us.
Ancestry of “Kȳrie eleison”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Κῡ́ριε ἐλέησον | O Lord, have mercy! upon us |